Fogleman B S, Saeger W
J Natl Med Assoc. 1985 Jul;77(7):545-9.
Nontraditional variables associated with minority student success in the health sciences have been identified by Sedlacek and his associates. These eight variables-positive self-concept, realistic self-appraisal, understanding and dealing with racism, long-range goals, availability of a strong support person, leadership, community service and medical interests-are examined with respect to their incorporation into the summer enrichment programs for talented minority students conducted at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences (UTCHS) during the years 1982-1984. Student comments and illustrations from the summer program's curriculum are provided for five of Sedlacek's variables to demonstrate how the UTCHS program is able to further the development of these nontraditional variables as well as to strengthen the cognitive abilities of students in basic science, mathematics, and communication. Evaluations of the summer program have revealed that the students have an increased academic self-concept, a more realistic view of the requirements to become a health professional, and an enhanced awareness of the health care environment.
塞德拉克及其同事确定了与少数族裔学生在健康科学领域取得成功相关的非传统变量。这八个变量——积极的自我概念、现实的自我评估、理解和应对种族主义、长期目标、有强有力的支持者、领导力、社区服务和医学兴趣——就其纳入1982年至1984年期间在田纳西大学健康科学中心（UTCHS）为有天赋的少数族裔学生举办的暑期强化项目进行了研究。文中提供了学生的评论以及暑期项目课程中的示例，以说明塞德拉克提出的五个变量，展示UTCHS项目如何能够促进这些非传统变量的发展，以及如何增强学生在基础科学、数学和沟通方面的认知能力。对暑期项目的评估表明，学生的学术自我概念有所增强，对成为健康专业人员的要求有了更现实的认识，并且对医疗保健环境的认识也有所提高。
